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Taste Cumbria Maryport (Taste of the Sea)

2027 dates not announced yet — usually a weekend in early-to-mid August

Harbourside Event Space and Marine Road Showfield, Maryport, Cumbria · North West England

SeafoodChef demosLocal producersFood & drinkFamilyLive music Free entry

Maryport's harbour channel at low tide, with the town's houses and a church spire beyond
Maryport harbour, where Taste Cumbria Maryport (Taste of the Sea) is held by the harbourside (photo 2014) — Photo: Stephen McKay, CC BY-SA 2.0

Taste Cumbria's seafood-themed festival on Maryport's harbourside, with a producers' market, chef demos and music.

Maryport's Taste of the Sea weekend puts the focus on seafood, with fresh catch from a local boat when the weather allows, alongside a producers' market and hot food.

Chef demonstrations (Rosemary Shrager in 2026) are free, as are the music stages, kite shows, children's entertainment and a Teenage Market for young entrepreneurs. A classic car and vintage vehicle show runs nearby, linked by a free shuttle bus.

Entry is free; fairground rides are charged separately.

Dates

YearDatesStatus
2027 Not announced yet (usually a weekend in early-to-mid August) Expected
2026 Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 August 2026 Held

Dates are taken from the festival’s own website and were last checked on 5 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.

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